Parish News
Weekly bulletins and parish information can be found at:
www.kyabramcatholicparish.org.au
Email: kyabram@cdos.org.au
Mass Times
Kyabram
Week Day Masses (Tuesday and
Thursday): see Parish Diary Dates
Saturday (2nd and 4th Saturday of the month): 6.00pm
Sunday: 8.30am
Tongala
First Sunday of month 11.30am
Merrigum
Third Sunday of month 12.00pm
Reconciliation – Second Saturday of the month at 5.30pm (before 6pm Mass) in St Aug’s Church Kyabram.
Mass of Anointing is held the first Thursday of the month at 10.00am in St Augustine’s Church.
Sandpiper E-News
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN PAUL
Wishing Father John Paul best wishes for his birthday this week.
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
A reminder to members that the next PPC meeting is next Tuesday, 14th November, commencing at 5.45pm.
YEAR 12 GRADUATION MASS
Year 12 Graduation Mass will be held on Thursday 16th November at 6pm. Please keep these students in your prayers as they embark on their new pathways.
CHRISTMAS MASS FOR PRISONERS
On Friday 15th December, Father John will be celebrating a special Christmas Mass at Dhurringile Prison at 4.30pm. Fr John would like to invite parishioners to join him, the prisoners and Chaplains for this Mass. If you would like to come, please contact Debbie on 0407 804 317 (AH) and provide your full name, address and date of birth before Monday 20 November to organise your visit.
SOCIAL GATHERING
A social gathering (Happy Hour) will be held monthly at Parkland Golf Club. Starting on Thursday 23rd November at 4.30pm. Bring along a small plate of nibbles to share. Drinks at bar prices. Invite a friend or someone who may live alone. All welcome.
ANNUAL CEMETERY MASS
Cemetery Mass will be held on Saturday 25th November at 9am. Please bring a chair.
PAST STUDENTS & FRIENDS MEMORIAL SERVICE
Will be held on Saturday 25th November at 5pm in the school memorial gardens. Mass will follow at 6pm followed by cuppa.
REMEMBERING LOVED ONES
During the month of November, you are invited to place names of loved ones in the basket provided. This basket will be brought up at Offertory time. Names will later be burnt and scattered in the school Memorial Garden. Envelopes available for November Mass offerings in the gathering space.
MEN’S CHOIR
The men’s choir has restarted on the 1st Sunday of each month. Please come at 8am to practice.
RCIA INQUIRY NIGHTS
Are you interested in becoming a Catholic or do you know someone who is? Please come along to our Inquiry nights on Monday nights at 5pm in the Parish meeting room at the Presbytery. For further information please contact Annette Ryan 0408 502 858 or Mary Zobec 0427 190 282.
CARITAS AUSTRALIA GAZA CRISIS APPEAL
Around 1.4 million people have been displaced in Gaza with immediate food, shelter, health, and psychosocial needs. Even before this crisis, 80% of people were reliant on international aid. Ongoing bombardments have destroyed homes, hospitals and essential water and sanitation infrastructure. People in Gaza are in despair with nowhere to run due to a land, air and sea blockade. This is a period of incredible turmoil and sadness. The escalation of violence has only exacerbated needs for the people in Gaza and West Bank, who already live in dire conditions, Sally Thomas, Humanitarian Lead, Caritas Australia. With your help, we can support our partners on the ground responding to immediate needs: www.caritas.org.au/gaza or 1800 024 413.